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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Lawmakers to Be Investigated Over Alleged Police Assault1:17
Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Bribery and Bid-Rigging Scheme
Security · 20 outlets · 29m ago

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Bribery and Bid-Rigging Scheme

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Explosion Kills Teen, Injures 24 During School Trip in Northern Israel

Explosion Kills Teen, Injures 24 During School Trip in Northern Israel
15 sources · 16m ago6

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Man Indicted for Raping Wife, Assaulting Daughter, and Threatening Family

Man Indicted for Raping Wife, Assaulting Daughter, and Threatening Family
8 sources · 14m ago

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Benzene Pollution Near Haifa Refinery Causes School Closures, Stock Plunge

Benzene Pollution Near Haifa Refinery Causes School Closures, Stock Plunge
16 sources · 50m ago

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Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault
16 sources · 1h ago3

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Israel Cancels Northern School Trips After Cluster Bomb Kills Teen

Israel Cancels Northern School Trips After Cluster Bomb Kills Teen
4 sources · 8m ago

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Israeli Woman Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russia for Small Donation

Israeli Woman Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russia for Small Donation
8 sources · 32m ago

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Polish PM Accuses Previous Government of Giving Israel Access to Pegasus Data

Polish PM Accuses Previous Government of Giving Israel Access to Pegasus Data
5 sources · 15m ago

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Defense Minister Katz Demands Supreme Court Cease Intervention in West Bank Operations

6 sources · 7m ago

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Security · 16 sources · 3h ago

Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children

Politics · 8 sources · 2h ago

Israel's Supreme Court Limits National Insurance Institute's Role in Medical Panels

Politics · 10 sources · 3h ago

Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists

Security · 20 sources · 6h ago

Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse

World · 11 sources · 2h ago

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

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Economy · 3 sources · 43m ago

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Jerry Seinfeld Pledges Donation to Israel After Heckler Confronts Him
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Finance Minister Smotrich Criticizes Haredi Public, Questions Religious Zionism's Compromises

Finance Minister Smotrich Criticizes Haredi Public, Questions Religious Zionism's Compromises

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply criticized the Haredi public, calling them ungrateful and questioning the viability of being Haredi today. He also prayed for Rabbi Yitzhak Landau to repent. Smotrich's remarks highlight deep ideological rifts and follow a period where his party reportedly made concessions to Haredi demands. The comments may be an attempt to boost his poll numbers ahead of future elections.

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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Major Corruption Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Major Corruption Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife Meital were arrested and their detention extended as part of a major corruption investigation. Police suspect Meital Saar of receiving bribes to manipulate municipal tenders, with the mayor allegedly involved. The probe, ongoing for 1.5 years, has led to multiple arrests and uncovered evidence of lavish spending, including cash payments for luxury goods and foreign travel. The investigation also explores alleged ties to criminal groups and election interference.

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Microsoft Israel to Lay Off Dozens in Organizational Shakeup

Microsoft Israel to Lay Off Dozens in Organizational Shakeup

Microsoft Israel Research and Development has initiated termination hearings for dozens of employees, primarily within the Copilot Studio group, as part of a global organizational restructuring. The move affects an estimated 50 employees, with about half potentially being reassigned to other roles within the company's Israeli R&D center. These layoffs occur amidst Microsoft's continued investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, and follow a broader trend of workforce adjustments and resource reallocation within the company worldwide.

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Arkia Flights to Tokyo Delayed Due to Japanese Regulations on Wet Leases

Arkia Flights to Tokyo Delayed Due to Japanese Regulations on Wet Leases

Arkia's new direct flights from Israel to Tokyo, scheduled to begin October 25, 2026, are delayed because Japanese authorities have not yet approved the use of a wet-leased aircraft. The airline is working to resolve the issue with Japanese regulators and hopes to launch the route soon, offering affected passengers rebooking or refunds. The delay impacts four initial flights, with Arkia aiming to compete with El Al on the route.

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Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion

Amazon is in talks to acquire the Israeli AI startup Decart for an estimated $7 billion. Decart's AI technology includes a model that can edit live videos in real-time and another for training autonomous systems. The potential deal follows Anthropic's decision not to pursue a $6 billion acquisition of Decart last month. Decart had previously raised $300 million in May.

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Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Discovered Near City

Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Discovered Near City

A 300-meter section of an ancient aqueduct, dating back to the Hasmonean period (1st-2nd century BCE), has been discovered near Jerusalem. The aqueduct, which supplied water to the city for approximately 2,000 years, was found during construction for a new neighborhood. Archaeologists highlighted its impressive engineering, noting modifications made during the Ottoman period. Plans are in motion to integrate the aqueduct into the new neighborhood and create a park along its route.

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